Call Summary
Year EMS Fire Total
2012 562 338 900
2013 607 323 930
2014 611 350 961
2015 605 337 942
2016 729 308 1037
2017 718 364 1082
2018 804 403 1207
2019 816 411 1227
2020 934 492 1426
2021 1064 563 1627
2022 1213 625 1838
2023 1146 974 2120
2024 1378 853 2231
2025 1362 987 2349

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Deputy Chief Chris Howell, January 18

At 11:49 a.m. today, Pingree Grove & Countryside Fire Department responded to a shed fire at 43W354 Dittman Road. Upon arrival, personnel found a 150-square-foot shed with visible smoke. Firefighters deployed a hose line to extinguish the fire, which required extensive overhaul. Approximately 3,000 gallons of water were used to fully extinguish the blaze.

The Kane County Fire Investigation Task Force ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Weather Forecast

Deputy Chief Chris Howell, January 18

Cold today with the possibility of Snow this evening, Bitter cold overnight into tomorrow morning with Wind Chills at -15 to 25 degrees and the same for Monday. Bitter Cold Wind Chills will continue thru Tuesday.... (Full Story & Photos)

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Deputy Chief Chris Howell, January 18

At 6:24 am this morning, Pingree Grove & Countryside Responded for a Car that had Hit a Tree at Rt 72 and Thurnau Rd. On arrival Personnel found a Single Vehicle Accident with one person injured. The Patient was transported to the Hospital. Rt 72 was closed for about an Hour. The Accident in under investigation.

Responding for Pingree Grove:
-Engine 1213
-Engine 1214
-Ambulance 1252
-Chief 1201
-Chief ... (Full Story & Photos)

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New Trustee and New Fire Commissioners

Deputy Chief Chris Howell, January 16

At Tuesdays Board of Trustees Meeting David Scarpino was appointed and Sworn in as our newest District Trustee. this was to fill an open spot after Trustee Robert Seyl Resigned.
The Board of Trustees held an internal Election with Trustee Matt Clark Elected Board President, David Scarpino Elected Board Secretary and Tom Hite elected Board Treasurer.
Mike Didenko, Gary Jacobs and Molly Talkington were ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Deputy Chief Chris Howell, January 14

This morning the Pingree Grove & Countryside Fire District Responded to 6 Calls in an Hour, and a Total of 7 calls in just over 2 hours. Personnel also did multiple stops for Vehicles that were off the Roadway to check on occupants.

*7:04 am Accident with injuries Big Timber Rd East of Coombs Rd.
-Engine 1214
-Engine 1213 Responded to another Call
-Ambulance 1251Responded to another Call
-Ambulance ... (Full Story & Photos)

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